23 episodes
Consuming Careers Bruce Smith
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5.0 • 17 Ratings
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On Consuming Careers, we explore the careers of people from many walks of life, all of whom have taken rather unique paths, and we're digging into where they find purpose, what fuels their passion, and how they've persevered in the face of profound opposition. And to keep things real, each interview is recorded live over food or drink in a restaurant, pub, café, around a firepit, or even on a boat in the middle of a lake. Work and food: you just can’t have one without the other!
Our hope is that you’ll find this podcast inspiring, entertaining, and that you’ll find some valuable principles that you can apply in your career. From missionaries to moguls, and carnitas to Cabernet - we hope you'll join our next episode of Consuming Careers!
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CC 22 | Joe Oquist: GenAI, Robotics & Tai Chi
On this episode of Consuming Careers, we spend some time with Joe Oquist, a recognized thought leader in the areas of Generative AI, Humanoid Robotics and Quantum Computing. We discuss how GenAI is impacting the future of work, the influence it will have in our daily lives, and some practical steps you can take to stay informed on its benefits and risks.You can find and follow Joe Oquist on LinkedIn at: https://www.linkedin.com/in/joeoquist/Our interview was recorded live Cauley Creek Park in...
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CC 21 | Laurie Gray: Customer Experience, Impostor Syndrome and Rock Crawling
Let's be honest, who among us hasn't felt like they were in way over their heads at some point? On this week’s episode of Consuming Careers, we're blessed to have the incredible Laurie Gray with us. She shares her deeply personal journey through something many of us can relate to - impostor syndrome. Yep, she's been there, she's lived it, and she's come out the other side. We're going to delve into her experiences, the physical and emotional challenges she faced, and how she overcame them all...
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CC 20 | Leroy Hite: The Man Who’s Making Firewood Sexy
Hey Friends, this week on Consuming Careers, I want to introduce you to a man who's taken a simple, everyday thing, like firewood, and turned it into a luxury experience. His name is Leroy Hite, the visionary founder of Cutting Edge Firewood. From their hub in Atlanta, Georgia, Cutting Edge Firewood delivers kiln dried firewood to thousands of customers all over our nation. For over a decade-and-a-half, Leroy has been on a relentless pursuit to transform the ordinary into the extraordinary: t...
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CC 19 | Andre’ Kennebrew: Winning the Heart at Chick-fil-A
Talk about leaving a legacy… What if you could directly influence the customer experience of millions of people who visit one of America’s most successful restaurant chains? On this weeks’ episode of Consuming Careers, we’re meeting with Andre’ Kennebrew who, over his 15 year career with Chick-fil-A, was directly responsible for hiring and mentoring over 500 store operators across the country. His passion for growing people and leaving a legacy has not only shaped the impact he’s made t...
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CC 18 | Quincy Carter: MLB/SEC/NFL Success to Addiction and Redemption
How many 2-sport professional athletes can you name? Jim Thorpe, Tim Tebow, Deion Sanders, Bo Jackson…? On this weeks’ episode of Consuming Careers, I had the privilege of having a very transparent conversation with another 2-sport pro athlete, Quincy Carter. You may remember Quincy as a former Chicago Cubs minor league outfielder, quarterback for The University of Georgia Bulldogs, and NFL quarterback with the Dallas Cowboys and the New York Jets. But on August 4, 2004, everything changed, w...
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CC 17 | Louis Gump and his Journey through Intrapreneurship
I’ve always loved a good story about entrepreneurship, but today, we're going to talk about something a little different - intrapreneurship. On this episode of Consuming Careers, I’m thrilled to share a brisk conversation I recently had with the brilliant Louis Gump. Louis has just penned an insightful book called "The Inside Innovator". It's all about how you can spark innovation and launch new products or services right where you are - within your current company. And Louis knows what he's ...
Customer Reviews
navigating career challenges
Laurie and Bruce explore the challenges of impostor syndrome and the pursuit of recognition, making it relatable for anyone facing doubts in their professional path. I highly recommend!
Great Interview
Quincy Carter’s interview was fantastic! Bruce has a great interviewing style. The podcast was very interesting and easy to listen to. I will definitely be listening to his other interviews.
A Wake-Up Podcast
“Are you consuming your career, or is your career consuming you?” This is the main question that Bruce Smith, The Host on this show, will ask ever guest on this podcast. What a great question to ask every person—what are you doing in life and are you making an impact? Bruce does a great job of asking people how they got where they are in life and what struggles and successes can they share to help others follow, as well as avoid to be better in their professional lives — might even apply to their personal lives as well, Hint Hint. A great podcast to remind ourselves if we are living our full potential in life! And if not, some new ideas to get on it. So get on it!